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Lots of people seem a touch down lately. So, everyone! I have a simple game that might cheer us all up, or at least make Iris cycle go by faster for me while I read everyone's replies!

You have to post your type! Physical preferences, personality traits you really like, your dream partner! Go on and list it, and people can say if they know someone like that, perhaps tease you for your preferences, that sort of thing. You can post anonymously here too, if you're shy! Just have fun!

Also, here is a funny picture I found. Enjoy!

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[menphina]

I'd hope so too, but until then, it's best not to bring it up. Sours my mood and all.

[ And with a shake of her head. ]

At least that confirms you're not from Hydaelyn, unless there's a church I've not heard of. What do you teach?

[byleth]

I understand. What would you prefer to talk about?

[ Why does this feel like tea time ptsd all over again. ]

Combat and tactics mostly. Singing, cooking, dancing, other activities.

[menphina]

You do all of that? Don't most schools have designated teachers for that sort of thing?

[ She's just going to jump ahead because it'll definitely be weird to discuss feelings for something she can't resolve here anyway... ]

Or are they just cheap?

[byleth]

I don't know. I've never been to any other schools.

[ Which makes it extra weird he was asked to be a professor, but that's a whole other mystery left unresolved. ]

And you?

[menphina]

What.

They hired you without any experience? You're either some kind of genius or had really good connections.

I'm the Matriarch of my tribe and a healer. And I make the best medicine anyone could ever want! What're you called?

[byleth]

Connections probably.

[ Granted, he didn't know at the time his father was a Knight of Seiros. ]

A physician and apothecary. Good we met. I'm Byleth Eisner. You?

[menphina]

People don't usually admit that so openly, but I appreciate the honesty.

[ What the hells... ]

Name's Megumi of the Utakata Tribe. Those like me are called miqo'te, and Keepers of the Moon. You might run into others like me who are called Seekers of the Sun. We work our tribes differently.

What did you do before you became a teacher?

[byleth]

No reason to lie.

I thought the ears were part of the blessing.

[ Given that his students had started to grow them on and off, he'd gotten a bit used to them by now. ]

I was a mercenary with my father.

[menphina]

It's the Iris Cycle, cat ears part of the Cordis cycle, unless something changed.

Then again, folks turned into dragons and kitsune at some point, too. And some had tentacles fairly recently, unless you just arrived.

So what's your fighting style, then?

[byleth]

There's a set pattern to the changes? What else is involved in Cordis cycle?

[ He should probably figure that out since apparently Sylvain and Dimitri are ensnared in it. ]

Sword usually. Are you asking for lessons?

[menphina]

Aye. Well, here's something I sent someone else once...

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And don't complain about my handwriting. I've been trying to record whatever I can in all this chaos. And I'm a lancer. I'm just looking for a sparring partner.

[byleth]

[ Oh. ]

It's cute.

[ He'll have to share it with his former students some time. ]

I'm a Sanguis then. Is there a reason why?

[menphina]

It's moons of research. But thanks.

[ She's happy, she picked those little emoji herself! ]

As for that... there's some history behind the moons. Think the prismals had some gods or somesuch, but I haven't been able to find too much information on it.

Maybe I should start going to the academy.

[byleth]

Chosen by the gods then?

[ He's kind of used to that. ]

If you do, I can help you with your combat and spar with you.

[menphina]

Sounds like it. But I'll spar with you.

I also run my own clinic here, and promote healthy living and mental health care! So if you get stressed out, you should come by.

My colleague is pretty great at helping people with things troubling them.

[byleth]

I can heal too if you need. So can Manuela.

Don't hesitate to ask if you're short-handed.

[menphina]

Oh, you're Manuela's friend?
She's gorgeous!
She's not taken, is she?

[byleth]

She wouldn't let that stop her.
But you can ask.

[ He's never seen Manuela turn anyone down... ]

[menphina]

I'd expect her to be overflowing with suitors with looks like that.
If she's not, then people have no taste!!
... unless she's.

[ Hm. ]

Well even if she is— that shouldn't stop anyone.
True love means accepting everything about someone.
Good and bad!
And helping them work through the bad!

[ Being around her husband did make her a lot better behaved than she used to be as a teenager. ]

So this person you mentioned
Are you in a relationship with them?
Or are you leaving yourself open?

[byleth]

She's an opera singer too.

[ Is he being Manuela's wingman? Why, yes he is. ]

Very popular in Fódlan.

[ As for his own love life... ]

We're together.

[menphina]

[ Good enough for her, even without that. ]

I wouldn't mind seeing how she sings—

Anyroad, if you're serious, then I'll give you some advice.

Try not to ignore what you feel, and communicate. Always communicate. As long as you have that, the ways of this place won't put a damper on anything you want to have as special.

[ Speaking from experience. ]

Guess I'll catch you at the Academy then.

[byleth]

[ That does make him smile a little even if she can't see. ]

I will. As many times as it takes.

[ For him to know he means everything to Byleth. ]

Don't be late.